Current Time in United States

11 time zones · 356 cities · Capital: Washington, D.C.

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Time Zones

AKDT UTC-08:00 DST active
MDT UTC-06:00 DST active
CDT UTC-05:00 DST active
MDT UTC-06:00 DST active
EDT UTC-04:00 DST active
EDT UTC-04:00 DST active
EDT UTC-04:00 DST active
PDT UTC-07:00 DST active
EDT UTC-04:00 DST active
MST UTC-07:00
HST UTC-10:00

Country Facts

Capital Washington, D.C.
Currency USD ($)
Calling code +1
Languages English
Drives on right

Daylight Saving Time

United States observes DST. Currently: DST is active

Clocks forward: March 8, 2026

Clocks back: November 1, 2026

Time planning in United States

Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in United States.

Country time shape

United States spans 11 time zones, from UTC-08:00 to UTC-10:00. Schedule by city when precision matters.

Major city anchor

Start with New York City, Los Angeles for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses America/Anchorage.

DST complexity

9 listed zones observe daylight saving time. Reconfirm recurring meetings near clock changes.

Reference market United States Their time
Los Angeles 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Chicago 9:00 AM-2:00 PM 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
Auckland 1:00 PM-5:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
New York 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
São Paulo 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sydney 3:00 PM-5:00 PM 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in United States with Los Angeles.

Time Difference from United States

City Difference
London -9h
Paris -10h
Berlin -10h
Moscow -11h
Dubai -12h
Mumbai -13h 30m
Bangkok -15h
Shanghai -16h
Tokyo -17h
Sydney -18h
Auckland -20h
São Paulo -5h

2 Cities in United States

2 cities
Time
New York CityEDT--:--:--
Los AngelesPDT--:--:--

Time in United States

United States spans 11 time zones, from UTC-08:00 to UTC-10:00. The time zones used are AKDT (UTC-08:00), MDT (UTC-06:00), CDT (UTC-05:00), MDT (UTC-06:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), PDT (UTC-07:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), MST (UTC-07:00), HST (UTC-10:00). Daylight saving time is observed in some or all of these zones.

The largest city is New York City, followed by Los Angeles. The capital, Washington, D.C., uses the AKDT time zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is United States in?

United States spans 11 time zones: AKDT (UTC-08:00), MDT (UTC-06:00), CDT (UTC-05:00), MDT (UTC-06:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), PDT (UTC-07:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), MST (UTC-07:00), HST (UTC-10:00).

Does United States observe daylight saving time?

Yes. United States observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn.

What is the capital of United States?

The capital of United States is Washington, D.C.. The currency is the USD ($) and the country calling code is +1.

What is the time difference between United States and New York?

United States and New York share the same time zone.

How many cities in United States does CheckTimeNow track?

We track the current time in 356 cities in United States. The largest include New York City, Los Angeles.

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